rankins@argentina.crd.ge.com (raymond r rankins) (03/24/90)
The following is a press release regarding the SysExGS demo that I
will be uploading to comp.binaries.apple2. It's a nice program
and the level of support the author has been providing online should
be an example to other developers. If you are using your IIGS with
your MIDI instruments, or were hoping to, this is the program you
have been waiting for. So try the demo, and if you like it, buy the
program. The author needs all the support he can get (he's marketing
it himself right now, and is having a hard time getting those
initial sales to come in. He's starting to get a little disappointed
and is wondering if it was worth it). Come on, let's support those
who are doing good things with the IIGS. IF we don't, the IIGS WILL
SURELY DIE!
Disclaimer - I have no business or personal relation to the author of
SysExGS. I am merely trying to help him out with the hopes that
increased sales will help speed along the development of a version
that is compatible with the Casio CZ series of synthesizers (it's
a problem with the CZ's, not his software. I have sent him the
documentation needed to get it working with the CZ series and he is
working on it.)
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ANNOUNCING....
SysExGS, the first Desktop System Exclusive MIDI Program
designed for the Apple IIGS. Through its graphical interface, users
can transfer a large variety of MIDI System Exclusive (SX) messages,
including custom patches (i.e. voice or tone data), keyboard
sequences, set-up information, and others between MIDI equipment and
the Apple IIGS. Users can type in information for each message using
the program's built-in text editor, and save each message to disk with
a unique name. With this program, users can store and rapidly recall
much more information than possible using RAM cartridges or other MIDI
storage devices at a fraction of the cost. The program requires GSOS
5.0 or greater, 768K and a MIDI interface (works with Apple/Passport
external interface, Passport internal interface, and Audio Animator 's
interface). SX messages as large as 32K can be processed. (Except
for digital sampling applications, nearly all SX messages are less
than 32K. The program does not transmit or receive SX messages
containing digital sound samples). SysExGS has been extensively
tested and works with nearly all MIDI-capable equipment that supports
SX messages, including Yamaha, Roland, Ensonic, Korg, and Kawai.
Casio CZ synthesizers are not supported. The program sells for $34.95
and is not copy protected. To order the program, send check or money
order to:
Lindsay Hough
P.O. Box 212
Slingerlands, NY 1215
Users can test out their MIDI equipment before buying the
program by ordering a working demo. The demo and 20 - page program
manual can be ordered for $5.95, with credit applied toward program
purchase. The demo is also available for free downloading on America
Online and Compuserve. [and now also on comp.binaries.apple2] The
program's author can be reached on either of these bullentin boards
(LindsayGS {AO}; 71020, 2247 {CS}).
NOTE: This text (SysExGS.Press) can be downloaded from the
Apple II Newsletter Exchange folder in the Apple User's Group (AUG)
forum of America Online.
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